Antique 18K Gold, Silver, and Glass Paste Victorian Earrings, c. 1900 antique_silver_chain Measuring approximately 4 mm across

Measuring approximately 4 mm across

The paste remains in very good condition with no visible wear to the facets but three prongs have broken off of the top sleeper portion between the two earrings

It is currently a size 8 US or 58 FR

that is the very definition of French chic

Material: 18K solid gold

Antique 18K Gold, Silver, and Glass Paste Victorian Earrings, c. 1900 antique_silver_chain Measuring approximately 4 mm acrossThese simple and timeless 18k gold French dormeuse earrings are from the early 1900s and feature a lever back closure system with large old mine cut paste stones, topped with smaller white paste stones. Paste is a leaded glass cut by hand to imitate diamonds and commonly used in the Victorian period. They are held securely in a silver setting. Silver was often used in the early 20th century to reflect the light of diamonds or other white stones to